College statistics
- Address:
- 6610 North Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM
88240 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.usw.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $16,470
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $16,470
- Room and Board:
- $8,000
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $16,137,893
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
University of the Southwest is a private, not-for-profit four-year institution located in Hobbs, New Mexico, serving a small student body with a professional focus. The university concentrates on undergraduate and master's-level education, with particular emphasis on Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology programs. Its town setting provides a tight-knit academic community for students pursuing applied professional training.
Total enrollment stands at 1,034 students. Tuition is $16,470 annually, with room and board adding $8,000, bringing total cost of attendance to $24,470 for both in-state and out-of-state students. Most students receive financial aid that reduces their out-of-pocket costs below the published rate.
The university serves students best suited to hands-on, applied learning in recreation and fitness fields. Its Economic Mobility Index reflects higher access with medium earnings outcomes, making it a practical choice for students seeking career-focused education at a modest cost. For more information, visit usw.edu.